Jury of one's peers
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002866
A fundamental right in many legal systems, referring to a jury composed of individuals who are considered equals in society to the defendant. This concept aims to provide an impartial decision-making body drawn from the community. The selection process strives for a representative cross-section of the population.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002866 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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